Anderson Redevelopment Commission

MINUTES ANDERSON REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION March 6, 2018 PUBLIC MEETING 4:30 p.m. BUSINESS ED Conference Room #1 120 East 8th Street GM Viaduct Recommendation Anderson, IN 46016 Mr. Sulc stated a letter was received from Mr. Spyers, City Engineer, recommending the reconstruction of MEMBERS PRESENT the GM viaduct to meet current standards. Mr. Kevin Sulc, President Winkler stated since then Mr. Spyers has learned the L. Richard Symmes, Vice President Federal Government will be making grants available Danny McGhee, Secretary/Treasurer for rail issues. The grants would allow for an 80/20 Michael Collette match – local contributing 20 percent of total cost. Aspen Clemons* Grants will be due 1st of June. Mr. Winkler stated it is *By way of Conference Call the City’s recommendation that the ARC engage American StructurePoint to prepare an application. A STAFF PRESENT question and answer time followed. A consensus Ann Marie Bauer, Attorney was reached to ask Mr. Spyers to get a quote from Greg Winkler, ED Director American StructurePoint to assist in the application Karen Soetenga, ED Staff process. Discussion followed. Mr. DeLaBastide asked if the reconstruction would widen the viaduct. OTHERS PRESENT Mr. Winkler stated yes and it would also heighten the Jack Keesling, Board of Works viaduct and add sidewalks. Doug Whitham, City Controller Rebecca Crumes, City Councilwoman Letter of Engagement from Gary McKinney – Ken DeLaBastide, Herald Bulletin GM Plant 7 Remediation Project Manager Tim Stires, Municipal Development Mr. Sulc stated Mr. McKinney offered an engagement Chad Pigg, Groundbreaking Development letter for his continued service in the management of Gary McKinney, Environmental Consultant the Plant 7 EPA project. Services would include overseeing the project and providing regular updates ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM for $100.00 per hour. Mr. Sulc stated he has Mr. Sulc called the meeting to order at 4:30 pm. Mr. appreciated Mr. McKinney’s knowledge and his Sulc stated Ms. Clemons was participating in the willingness to continue to work on the project. meeting by way of conference call which is allowed by state statute. Roll Call votes will be administered. A Mr. Collette made a motion to accept the proposal quorum was established with five (5) members from Gary McKinney for the Remediation of GM Plant present. 7. Mr. McGhee seconded. A Roll Call was taken. Motion passed unanimously; 5 yes, 0 no. MINUTES Mr. Collette moved to approve the February 6, 2018, Former Dry Cleaner – Edgewood Plaza Remediation minutes. Mr. Symmes seconded. A Roll Call was Recommendation taken. Motion passed unanimously; 5 yes, 0 no. Mr. Pigg reviewed a letter he had submitted outlining his recommendation to accept a bid from IWM for the FINANCIALS / INVOICES Edgewood Plaza Remediation. Mr. Pigg stated after Mr. Sulc reviewed a new format for financial reporting. review of 5 criteria outlined in the RFP, IWM displayed A question and answer time followed. Mr. Collette an overall advantage. IWM quote was over $77,000 requested appropriated amounts be added to the lower than that of ATC Group Services. Brief financial documents in the future. discussion followed. After review of invoices, Mr. Symmes moved to Mr. Symmes made a motion to accept the bid from approve the invoices as submitted. Mr. McGhee IWM, LLC. Mr. Collette seconded. Mr. DeLaBastide seconded. A Roll Call was taken. Motion passed asked if any state funds were available. Mr. Pigg unanimously; 5 yes, 0 no. stated originally other funds were used, none available now. A Roll Call was taken. Motion passed MISCELLANEOUS unanimously; 5 yes, 0 no. Mr. Winkler stated a new RFP was needed for the maintenance of the GM properties for the 2018 SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS mowing season as the current contract with Select Lawn has expired. Ms. Bauer stated the contract Nichol/Raible Redevelopment should include all ARC owned properties, including Mr. Winkler stated the Speedway cleanup is wrapping former Edgewood Plaza site. Consensus was up and moving towards closure. reached to issue a new RFP for the maintenance of ARC owned properties. Mr. Winkler briefed Commission Members on a repair to a broken window at the former Baxter’s building Mr. Symmes stated the Columbus Dollar General resulting in a cost of $350.00. project has been issued permits. Mr. DeLaBastide asked if the question concerning the request for Mr. Winkler stated appraisals for the former Marsh $70,000 for façade had been resolved. Mr. Winkler property were being secured. Mr. DeLaBastide asked stated yes, resolution was reached through a change if there were interested parties for the building and if in building orientation. Buxton was involved. Mr. Winkler stated there were several individuals showing interest and several were conversations vetted by Buxton. Meeting was adjourned at 5:20 pm. Downtown Redevelopment Ms. Bauer briefed members on the closing being held on Wednesday involving the Tower Apartment Project. Mr. Winkler stated the City was requesting the removal of 1123 Meridian Street from the County tax sale and internal discussions were taking place as to the best entity to receive the property, either the ARC or the ACDC. Mr. Winkler stated there was interest in the building and members would be very pleased by the opportunity, as it would be an engine for downtown attraction. I-69/MLK Development Mr. Winkler stated NTK is advertising for employees, mostly second shift. Mr. Sulc stated sub-committee is continuing to address Mr. Bagot’s concerns regarding the Nestle Rail spur and is working towards possible resolutions. ScatterfieldWest/GM Properties Mr. Winkler stated City is expecting movement on Italpollina’s expansion within the next month, which will be located just north of the existing building. If the expansion is successful, it is expected the Research and Development phase will happen sooner rather than later. Mr. Winkler informed members a quote had been obtained from All Track for the ongoing maintenance of the Sirmax rail spur and the City felt it was excessive. The City’s recommendation is to complete maintenance on an on call basis. Mr. Winkler stated Sirmax is in production and are meeting current job requirement goals with 24 jobs. Brief discussion followed. Page 2